east Tennessee News

No Classes All Week at Tennessee School Near Sinkhole

There will be no school all week for students at an East Tennessee elementary school after a deep sinkhole opened near the building. According to the Johnson City Press, the Unicoi County school system is developing both short-term and long-term …

FEMA Teams Assess Tennessee Flood Damage

Damage assessment teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency have gotten firsthand looks at flooded areas in three East Tennessee counties. It’s part of the process to determine if the area is eligible for federal disaster aid. The Johnson City …

Electrical Issues Found Where Tennessee Boys Died

State officials have given a marina in East Tennessee where two boys died after apparently being electrocuted 30 days to correct issues with its electrical system. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports the state sent a letter to the Bean Station …